Df 53 Annihilator setup Q's

[Rich]

Hi, I was wonder if anyone can tell me a setup that will push the df 53 to 60mph? I need the works motor, ESC, Drive, prop etc. Any info be much appreciated. I'm just trying to get an idea of how much it would cost.

Thanks,
Rich

[Peter A]

56mm can motor 500-650kv motor, 300A esc, 10s (2P?), 1/4" drive, 65-67mm props. I would recommend building with a flood tube and strut instead of stinger to dial in the hull better.

[Rich]

Any recommendations on a servo and rudder? Also how to you drill the holes for the rail motor mount?

[photohoward1]

Why are you calling it a Q?
Are you racing it in that class?


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[Rich]

Sorry the Q stands for questions.

[Rich]

Is there nobody that can tell me how to drill the holes in the rails?

[bogieboy]

the easiest way to drill holes in rails in the boat is with a short bit set, and a right angle drill head.

[Rich]

Thanks bogieboy! I thought that might be the best way. Anybody else got any info on rudder, servo and struts for this boat?

[jaike5]

I use a 1/4 scale servo, and a welding rod for a push rod to the rudder. Delta force sniper, 44”
Cheers, Jay.

[Rich]

Sounds good, I was thinking about a tp 5670 600kv on 10s2p with a ztw 300 amp esc. I have heard that this esc motor combo has had problems, any thoughts?

[jaike5]

lehner 3080/7T, sch 40160.

[Rich]

That's an expensive motor! What is the sch40160? I cant find it on the net

[jaike5]

shultz 40/160 or the 300 IMO are the best esc's. unfortunately that company shut down years ago. they sell for 7-800 U.S. dollars. They are deal when you can get one when they come up for sale every now and then . MGM is 1200.00 which is the closest you can get to sch. and they rarely work, have to bring a lap top to the pond to reprogram...... B.S. Sch.... plug and play.
Big boats are pricy 2-3K plus. You get what you pay for or less! Don't cheap out or you will be frustrated and end up paying way more in the long run.
J.

[Rich]

Thanks for the tips. I think this boat is going to be out my price range for what it does. Not sure I'm going to build this one. Thanks for the help guys!

[bogieboy]

in all honesty, this size boat would be cheaper to build as a gas engined boat.... stock zenoah 260pum would be about $200, add another $100 or so for a tuned pipe setup, then 1/4" drive line and a fuel container (most racers run IV bags)

i speak form experience, as i got an old Dumas DV60 for cheap, looked into powering it, and the outlay for motor, esc and batteries was astronomical.... i built it up first with a weedwacker motor, then had an opportunity to trade some chainsaw parts for an older (new in box) Hanson pro ported G230pum, got a pipe for it, and its a blast, not entirely tuned in just yet, but time has been slim to tune... rides good, but need to play with pipe length yet.... i think i am into the entire build for under $500...

[Rich]

I thought about gas but I have had some people complain about my nitro boats. So electric is the way to go plus its fast in my opinion. I might just repower or build a mean machine with 2 tfl outboards.

[Peter A]

Sounds good, I was thinking about a tp 5670 600kv on 10s2p with a ztw 300 amp esc. I have heard that this esc motor combo has had problems, any thoughts?

There is no reason this would not work just fine, and would be a good set up. You could go with the Swordfish 300 esc instead if you preferred, not much price difference.

[Rich]

There is no reason this would not work just fine, and would be a good set up. You could go with the Swordfish 300 esc instead if you preferred, not much price difference.

Thanks for the info Peter. I have had good results on the swordfish escs. I think i have had a change of plans though. If i am going to spend a large sum of money on a large boat why not make it something unique and different? I saw the twin XCAT (1400mm version) from mhz. I don't see to many of those. I think i will build that one. Do you have any suggestions for power on that hull I was thinking maybe 4092's 1400 kv on 5s2p (10000mah) 240am swordfishes each?

[bogieboy]

I thought about gas but I have had some people complain about my nitro boats. So electric is the way to go plus its fast in my opinion. I might just repower or build a mean machine with 2 tfl outboards.

gas boat with a muffler and an internal stinger in the pipe is going to be pretty quiet compared to the buzzy nature of nitro boats....but yeah, i hear you on not wanting to annoy people.

[Rich]

I still get asked if my electric boats are gas??!?! Lol

[bogieboy]

I still get asked if my electric boats are gas??!?! Lol

if i brought my gas boat out and pulled the muffler off, no one would ask if yours were gas.... a professionally ported g230pum on an external stinger aluminum pipe is pretty obnoxiously loud once it gets on the pipe....LOL

[Rich]

I bet it is! Haha